Happy to be Going!

I am very happy to be going to Malawi and I am looking forward to spending time with the people of Malawi and greeting their families. I was born and raised on a farm with no running water - we used the well and pumped water. We raised our own food and worked the land. We praised God and were thankful for every day. As a child I danced to drums as I pounded out a rhythm on my mother's pots and pans. My Mother played the piano as we sang "Amazing Grace." I have always wanted to go to Africa. It stems from my grandmother's faith as a missionary and from within the depth of my heart. I look forward to this great opportunity to have them share about their lives for a short time. Mary Gates.